Heather Ross Line Arrived!

The anxiously awaited (pre-ordered) Studio Edit line by Heather Ross arrived today. They'll work well with the rest of her designs that I've collected over the years. I keep thinking that the incredibly adorable illustrations would make a fantastic I-spy hexie quilt in addition to several other future projects. YAY!

Piece,

Heather

Thank Goodness for Google Translate!

 It was a lovely surprise this morning to see so many visitors to the blog. Thank you! 

Overnight, the US dropped to 4th place with Vietnam, Hong Kong and Brazil taking first, second and third place respectively. After the US, we have Indonesia, Argentina, Singapore, Ecuador, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, South Africa, Bangladesh, Columbia, Germany, India, Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Morocco and "Other".

To the wonderful Alaskans that have popped up overnight, my oldest is working in your state as we speak. After this summer, he and his girlfriend plan to hike the PCT. I'm a little nervous about that with the national park workforce reductions, but what's a mom to do? Just so ya'll are aware, the continental US shows up as one destination, so I am unable to break down other visitors by state.

If your country is not showing up in blogger data, please let us know in the comment section. Family members are curious, and I love sharing stats when new spots appear. Whether you are new to the site, you've been here all along or you stop by occasionally, you are appreciated. I hope everyone finds something helpful and/or posts that bring you joy.  

I have purchased so much fabric over the years, I'm not sure where to even begin organizing and sharing photos with you. I have been buying LOTS of 30s, of course, Tula Pink designs, Liberty of London Tana Lawn prints and some basic polka dots in addition to Heather Ross and Aneela Hoey fabrics. I'm thankful for the wonderful online options as all the local quilt shops have closed. 

1930s reproductions were very hard to find for a while but thanks to

 Judie Rothermel's Schoolhouse Quilt Shoppe and some Etsy sellers, they're available again. I'm buying larger pieces since than I have in the past just in case they become difficult to find again. 

Happy Sewing,

Heather

Welcome!

Welcome new visitors & friends! It's so great to see the blog is getting some traffic again. Whether you are new to applique, the Jane Stickle quilt (Dear Jane), are a fan of 30s reproduction fabrics, a modern quilter, a combination, or just browsing, I'm so glad you're here! 

I've been teaching, finishing two master's degrees, have changed jobs a couple times, and am considering going for a third master's. I've also had several surgeries on my wrists and forearms, making some of my quilting and embroidery challenging - but I'm determined to get back to my piecing and applique soon. While I've been on the mend, I have purchased several new 30s reproductions for the ever growing collection and several new cabinets to house them in. 

My daughter and I have been collecting Strawberry Shortcake vintage goodies for years and added the new re-releases from France, thanks to some very kind online friends. You'll note that Strawberry has a sewing machine nook in the Berry Happy Home. It's behind the Brazilian brunette version in the picture on the left of the screen. While the pretend sewing machine makes me happy, my zen space, the real sewing room has been calling. I do hope that means once I get back to it, I can complete my Dear Jane between projects (and unfortunately, laundry!).

Thank you for taking the time to check in! 

Wishing you the very best, 

Heather